You can turn off your RunIQ Watch’s screen temporarily (or put it in Theater mode), so it doesn’t light up or show notifications, even if you move your wrist or tap the screen.

To turn off your screen temporarily (Android Wear 2.0 and up):

If your screen is dim, tap it to wake up the RunIQ Watch.

Swipe down from the top of the screen.

Tap Theater mode.

To turn off your screen temporarily (Android Wear 1.5 and below):

If your screen is dim, tap it to wake up the RunIQ Watch.

Swipe down from the top of the screen.

Swipe left and tap Theater mode.

To turn your screen back on:

If your RunIQ Watch has a power button, press it once.

If your RunIQ Watch doesn't have a power button, tap the screen repeatedly until it wakes up.

Change display brightness (Android Wear 2.0 and up)

If your screen is dim, tap it to wake up the RunIQ Watch.

Swipe down from the top of the screen.

Tap Settings.

Scroll down and tap Display.

Tap Adjust brightness.

Tap to choose how bright your screen is.

Change display brightness (Android Wear 1.5 and below)

If your screen is dim, tap it to wake up the RunIQ Watch.

Swipe down from the top of the screen.

Swipe left and tap Settings.

Tap Adjust brightness.

Tap to choose how bright your screen is.

Boost brightness temporarily

You can turn up the brightness temporarily to see the screen better in a sunny spot. The extra brightness will last for a few seconds and turn off automatically. Press the Power button three times quickly for extra brightness. The steps below can also be used for a few seconds of extra brightness.

If your screen is dim, tap it to wake up the RunIQ Watch.

Swipe down from the top of the screen.

Swipe left and Tap Brightness boost.

Turn off card previews

You might see card previews at the bottom of your watch’s screen throughout the day. To hide a card preview, swipe down on the card.